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Although no BSE has been found in any U.S. or Canadian beef products since the discovery of a BSE-infected cow two weeks ago, inspections have increased. Industry leaders say that of all meat products, processed meats such as sausage, hot dogs and lunch meats are worthy of more concern than sirloin or ground beef.

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Although no BSE has been found in any U.S. or Canadian beef products since the discovery of a BSE-infected cow two weeks ago, inspections have increased. Industry leaders say that of all meat products, processed meats such as sausage, hot dogs and lunch meats are worthy of more concern than sirloin or ground beef.